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Game Title: Disney's PK: Phantom Duck
Developer: Disney Mobile
Publisher: Disney Mobile
Game Platform: J2ME
Tested Version: 1.0.1
Phone Reviewed: Sony Ericsson K610i




Story:
Who is behind the mask of "Phantom Duck"? The city of "Duckburg" knows him as a masked avenger. A mysterious hero, who guards the night against crime and corruption, as the last line of defense against menaces no one can deal with. However, not everyone is happy about our hero, who takes justice into his own hands. The police are suspicious about PK and his methods, some officers would like this avenger safe behind bars. Truth is, only a few know his true identity. No one would have guessed that PK is the mighty alter-ego of "Donald Duck", supported by "Gyro Gearloose", his trusted adviser, mentor and inventor of all his clever gadgets. He is always ready to save Duckburg from any danger.

But things are different lately. Duckburg is being guarded by a new security system. Armies of security robots guard the streets. All is in order, and citizens are feeling safe. They think that there is no longer need for superheroes. But they are proved to be wrong, as no machine in Duckburg can catch the "Beagle Boys". Our superhero " PK"comes to the rescue again! He is the only one who can stand against this danger and break up "Ma Beagle's" ambitions.



Design:
What do you think of the story? In my opinion, it is of perfect heroism. Brave Donald Duck reincarnates as a superhero. In menu, you can feel the dense comic style; when you browse the content, you will see many manuscripts, which all embody the gallantry of our hero. The opening animations are comics. These comic strip cut-scenes come to life seamlessly between levels, and continue the storyline of the game.

At first, you may think that the game is of the "Super Mario" genre. But when you dig further into it, you will find more fun. It's not only a "running game", but also contains a lot of "puzzle solving" challenges, as well. In the game, the aim of our protagonist is to collect as much "stolen money" as possible. At the same time, these security robots are not his friends, either. They block our hero's way and must be destroyed. Besides, the boss battles against each of the "Beagle Boys" can be more tough. What's the fate of our hero? How can the city regain peace?

As we all know, honors are achieved for excellent playing. If you can catch all the coins of each level, you will receive an honor, in the form of a "star". What's more, there's a bonus level inside. How to unlock it? The only way is to collect at least half of all available honors, then the "BONUS LEVELS" option will appear in the main menu. (At first it is grayed out. ) You can also upload your high score to the leaderboard. But it may cost you for the transmission, so check your data plan with mobile provider, first. The sound of this game is not just music, you can modify it in the options menu from "Music", "SFX" and "Music+SFX".



Gameplay:
In the first scene, "Gyro Gearloose" will tell you how to control the game. Basically, the game is of the running genre, so you can easily press the "2" and "4" keys to move left and right. Jump up with the directional "Up" or "2" key. If you want to jump left or right, you can press the "1" and "3" keys. Stomp down while jumping with the directional "Down" or "8" key. When you encounter enemies, you can shoot them with your "Blaster" by using the "Action" or "5" key. But it can be only one shot, once. The hit enemy will be stunned over a short period of time. Then you can stomp and destroy it. (Then you can get an extra diamond.) But the flying enemies are different; They can be destroyed by the first shot. By the way, the enemies are moving all the time, so you must calculate accurately before you shoot. The weapons are variable. Besides blaster, you have also the chance to have a "Bubble Blaster". If available, you can get in the flying bubble by pressing the Action or "5" key twice in rapid succession. Bubble blaster pellets are ineffective against robots, but they are especially effective against criminals.

In the game, you will see many "boxes", some of steel and some of wood. They can be moved by using the "4" and "6" keys. Here's the place you must stimulate your brain cells, as the boxes can be a tool or a barrier. On the way, some walls can be climbed. Jump on the wall and then climb up by pressing the "2" key.



Conclusion:
I liked Disney when I was a child, and still do today. Familiar characters, such as "Mikey Mouse" and "Donald Duck", bring back good memories. "Disney's PK: Phantom Duck", as a new series of Disney's Family, will surely be popular among children. Our hero, "Phantom Duck" is not a dumb duck, he is cool and mysterious just like "Batman". Why not try this game now? You’ll never play the same game twice, so the action is always fresh.

Score:
Story: 85
Design: 89
Gameplay: 88

Total: 87



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